Urban social challenges such as street children, homelessness, and begging are intensifying in South Sulawesi, fueled by poverty, urban migration, and systemic policy gaps. This study evaluates the effectiveness of existing regulations and social welfare programs at provincial and city levels. Despite several legal frameworks, implementation remains weak due to fragmented governance, lack of resources, and minimal community involvement. The findings underline the urgent need for adaptive governance — flexible, responsive, and community-centered — to address these complex and evolving urban social issues.
The Makassar Community-Based Waste and Water Management Study highlights the urgent need for adaptive governance to address waste management challenges in flood- prone urban areas. As urbanization accelerates in Makassar, Indonesia, ineffective waste management threatens public health, environmental sustainability, and community resilience. This study, conducted with active community participation, demonstrates that a flexible, participatory, and responsive governance approach is essential to manage solid and liquid waste, empower communities, and foster sustainable, circular economies. Adaptive governance — responsive policymaking informed by real-time data and citizen feedback — emerges as a cornerstone for achieving a healthier, more resilient city.
Stunting remains a pressing public health crisis in Indonesia, especially in remote areas like Mahakam Ulu where geographic isolation, limited infrastructure, and strong traditional values complicate conventional interventions.
This study demonstrates the critical need for adaptive governance, emphasizing how government programs must evolve by integrating local cultural wisdom rather than imposing rigid, top-down solutions
Using a qualitative, phenomenological approach, the study explores how local beliefs, food practices, social structures, and
The Makassar Community-Based Waste and Water Management Study highlights the urgent need for adaptive governance to address waste management challenges in flood- prone urban areas. As urbanization accelerates in Makassar, Indonesia, ineffective waste management threatens public health, environmental sustainability, and community resilience. This study, conducted with active community participation, demonstrates that a flexible, participatory, and responsive governance approach is essential to manage solid and liquid waste, empower communities, and foster sustainable, circular economies. Adaptive governance — responsive policymaking informed by real-time data and citizen feedback — emerges as a cornerstone for achieving a healthier, more resilient city.